INSANE Traffic Volume in Microsoft Flight Simulator! (DCA River Visual) PMDG 737

[@KuraiLunae]

These more realistic sims are fascinating as a non-flyer. But I do kind of miss the absolute chaos in some of your older videos. Merry Christmas!

[@alexanderthegreat4103]

literally just said this after the video. that said the skill of these atc and pilots was still very entertaining to watch

[@BammerD]

I do miss me some hot air balloons going vertical.

[@JoshuaPeisach]

tbh same

[@ravensentinel]

Ya that's what got me hooked and couldn't wait for the next

[@BradenENelson]

@@BammerD Or doing barrel-rolls at mach 3 ... 🤨😂

[@ayyybe8742]

Grading vatsim landings is honestly really fun to watch

[@sammarks9146]

I just wish I could see them.

[@johnathanalbert3762]

I'm an ATC student at the FAA Academy right now and hearing those controllers sequence all that traffic was so cool!

[@patdry]

The spectating after landing felt like a dessert I didn't expect. Thanks AFP95! Another banger.

[@Tboneman]

I haven't seen this much traffic in the air since Christmas 1990 at Washington Dulles International Airport!

[@pvs1681]

Same shit every Christmas huh Mr.Mclane

[@wileymarm0t]

Isn’t that the year they lost power to all but one runway and a plane crashed due to an incorrectly calibrated glide slope?

[@Tboneman]

@@wileymarm0t RIP Windsor 114 😢

[@pvs1681]

@@Tboneman they didn’t have a machine gun; Ho, Ho, Ho

[@sarsgarrs]

Just like iwo jima !

[@Railroadersbrat-1]

For the record - that was the most elegant sequencing I think I've witnessed since I started watching AFP's vids. IRL, air traffic controllers are truly the unsung heroes in our everyday lives, they don't get the credit they deserve, they're underpaid, overworked and they do this work day in and day out to ensure everyone is safe, happy, and healthy. The next time you find out that someone is a real ATC, hug him and thank him for his service, it's the least you can do.

[@asaulticannoli9235]

Hello Groundpoops66 I just wanted to let you know, stemming all the way back from your chaotic flight sim x sessions to these dry humor regular flights, you single handedly peaked my interest in aviation. For the past 11 years I lived in California just managing coffee shop to coffee shop and streaming in off time. And just 2 weeks ago I moved to Virginia Beach for flight school, just the other day I went up for my first time in a small two seater experimental, and got my first taste behind the sticks. I have no one to thank but you dude, you’re amazing and I’m truly grateful that the algorithm brought us together all those years ago. You’re the man brother, I hope to run into you some day and buy you a beer 👊🏼

[@siaahmadi413]

One of the most wholesome comments in all of yt. Gotta bookmark this somehow❤

[@crowlsyong]

Somebody blog this.

[@zarakdurrani7584]

His most popular name to date has been "Groundpound69"

[@jacksonnoah6472]

This was so cool seeing all these landings. Everyone, planes and controllers, were fantastic!

[@redscorpion9411]

That’s insane! This is why airports need parallel runways!

[@NorthForkFisherman]

And this is just a Vatsim channel. The real world can be a lot spicier.

[@oldRighty1]

National has no space. When they first put an airport there they had no concept of airplane traffic volumes that we would have in the 21st century.

[@redscorpion9411]

@@NorthForkFisherman I know! 😬

[@ShrubWasTaken]

IRL DCA is limited to 60 IFR operations per hour, so this is just a "vatsim-ism"

[@datmanydocris]

As someone who lives 5 minutes from DCA, there is no space for parallel runways. The one main runway it has is already ridiculously short at 6800 ft and in order to fit a second parallel runway between it and the Potomac it would have to be even shorter.

[@ManzAviation]

Hey Airforce, I know you probably don't remember me but i want you to go back 11 years ago. I was on an old account then but you commented on a video from costal carolina regional airport to the youtuber Ganon136. I never commented, but i did like your comment at some point. I remember you didn't have a lot of subs back then. I looked back at the old video today and saw the verified checkmark. It's crazy what you have become. Keep up the great work! If you do in fact read this comment please go back to that video and at least look at it.

[@az_pit_viper4270]

As much as I love the videos with all of the shenanigans this is by far one of the best I have seen. Amazing job by the ATC.

[@electro007gd]

yo you using the 737 pmdg now lets go. Also the landing competition esque part at the end gave me a lot of nostalgia. Honestly should bring it back and call it FS20CC.

[@heavyhauler426]

Anyone got a livery for that yet?

[@nitehawk86]

"Expect river". Roger Cactus 1549

[@mikeyschmidt20]

America West baby!

[@mattcruz5915]

that was a great video spectating the landings at the end. VATSIM was killing it on that flight

[@Skippers.86]

ATC was top tier into DC. That last landing was also top tier. Thanks for the vid!

[@trevorjohnson8993]

Now that’s professionalism at its finest. Loved seeing how ATC worked the traffic throughout the video.

[@the_justified]

As someone with a huge phobia of flying (and yet fascinated by airplanes), watching those landings really does relieve some of that fear lol

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

Huh???! It's a facking game bud.

[@freewillygoss]

@@goodbyemr.anderson5065 What's your problem lol

[@datmanydocris]

And as someone who lives in DC and has routinely flown into DCA, actually landing there will absolutely reverse all of that relief.

[@jonnywilson9117]

@@goodbyemr.anderson5065 It is. But I mean, all you've got to do is what how it works in real life. And it's pretty fuckin similar. With the main and major difference being the consequences for fucking up. You can watch videos of Pilots/First Officers doing take-off's and landings, along with listen to ATC chatter. It's unbelievably similar to what we see in these videos. So it makes sense if someone watches these and feels eased about flying. Although, I would suggest they also watch some things on maintenance of these aircraft. Stig Aviation out of LAX is a great channel. Extremely informative. His videos have out a lot of people at ease by seeing how planes actually work and what happens before/after & post flight to pre flight of turnaround aircraft that're going straight back out. Understanding, even a basic understanding of the redundancies is a big help too a lot of people. But back on track. You might call this "a game bud" but while it is a game that people can dick around on and enjoy. It's a "Simulator". Like an actual simulator that real pilots use in their free time to continue to hone in the skills, because how this simulator works, does transfer over to real life.

[@Lucaswingz]

Massive respect to the controllers ! Feels good to see the VATSIM network ALIVE !

[@RoryHanna]

The sequencing is insane awesome job by all the vatsim staff.

[@P51Princess]

“Oh my TAILSTRIKE!” *Keeps climbing as if nothing happened*

[@matthewwhitaker1775]

That has to be the busiest airport I have seen so far on the new simulator, props to the ATC keeping the madness under control

[@dubdubdidubadubdub]

Zurich (LSZH) had an event this week where all the holds were full and new flights departing to Zurich were delayed a minimum of 1 hour for clearance.

[@FaceIntoKeyboard]

Man, it's awesome seeing Gravelly Point Park right there at the tip of the runway. It's a fun place when they have the river approach from that direction.

[@HORoundhouse]

Spec-fucking-tacular. A+ ride from start to finish.

[@Chanpaiix]

coolest in-game shit ive ever seen. yall were great

[@person5922]

Great video. I fly the 737 IRL in the US for a major carrier (but not AAL. Hint: paint is mostly blue!) We have the “airspeed low” aural warnings installed. I’m not sure about AAL’s configs, but that would be a great heads-up pre-stall (in the event it happens). For energy management tips, be very careful disconnecting A/T and handling it on your own. For the most part, A/T will hold approach speed on its own around 5 kts past your landing Vref (known as Vtarget). When you disconnect A/T, it’ll actually stay around Vtarget on its own. You don’t want to be exactly at Vref because you’ll be too close to a low-airspeed condition. Very small movements are needed on the thrust levers upon disconnection unless it’s super windy, but usually for that I leave A/T on until last minute for disconnection on landing. Other than that, great job slowing it down in advance. This thing is a slick piggy and hard to slow down once she gets going. Walking down to that flaps-up bug (210 kts) prior to the IAF is crucial, so good job getting it slowed early with ATC. Keep it up.

[@gilou275]

The last landing was smooth man ! Any chance you could virtually fly Concorde on vatsim one day ? I'd love to see that happening. Being a first class passenger on AFP airlines is pretty cool ! Happy holidays to you !

[@douglasiles2024]

I've flown in to Reagan quite a few times on the river approach, both day and night. It's a lot of fun in real life. I still would like to see @Airforceproud95 do the Canarsie 13R approach at JFK, at night.

[@jeremylee6352]

man ... all those butters ..... couldn't take my eyes off those landings ... omg ...

[@mattfgln]

0:06 Say bye bye to the aft bulkhead 😂

[@okay-oliver]

thanks for the pre Christmas upload, boss. makes my holidays even better

[@gmpartspro]

I live a few miles from IND, during the summer I love to watch the lights at night with the sequencing. It's always amazing to see the perfect spacing of plane lights as they land.

[@michaellavery6103]

I’ve been a pretty big aviation/sim/spotter fan for pretty much my whole life and I’d never heard of this airport until last week… now my timelines are full of it and I can’t get enough of the river visual. Don’t know how I’ve missed it up until now but glad I come across it!

[@TazerXI]

Those smooth landings at the end, you love to see it

[@peppr-ovc]

Remember to put your gear to the OFF position once it had been retracted. And also, flaps 2 is not a takeoff configuration in the 737 (some are 1, 5, 10 and 15).

[@allamericanwiseass]

What does that do?

[@kaan_3516]

It removes the hydraulic pressure from the gear

[@peppr-ovc]

​@@allamericanwiseass It deactivates the gear system and lets the wheels stay in a fixed position

[@allamericanwiseass]

@@kaan_3516 good idea

[@slappymcgillicuddy7532]

MSFS 737 won't let you, it is not a function

[@bigsky1970]

Wow, everyone handled that chaos really well, from the ATC to the sequencing aircraft.

[@nauvelty]

didn't realise that your callsign was the start of the american revolution!

[@Torenhire]

Been both in the air and on the ground (there's a fantastic plane spotting area just by Reagan) and the river approach is really neat. Plus the planes are quite low so seeing them zip along the highways is pretty cool.

[@nickmorgan1690]

I worked up by Dulles and there were stormy nights when you could see the Reagan traffic back up at night by standing on a parking garage. This reminded me of that.

[@mitchellr6819]

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[@pappabear2119]

now those were butter landings

[@jfabritz]

That river approach into DCA gives passengers some anxiety let alone the pilots! Good job with sticking the landing!

[@colin-nekritz]

As a person who used to fly in and out of Reagan a lot this is 100% accurate and you do get quite the sightseeing tour flying in that was only suspended due to how close you are to, well, everything, for a while after 9/11.

[@tylermclain1571]

The level of professionalism in this entire flight with everyone just makes me happy. Those ATC boys killed it.

[@bigbadmower5283]

you know you make good content when i only can see in one eye after surgery and still watch your videos.

[@Szehkzee]

I am a complete noob, and just like to move around in the sky. Seeing clean landings, at night, still amazes me.

[@kueflies]

I loved the planespotting at the end! It's something I also tend to do a lot on VATSIM at busy airports. Also feels like a bit of a throwback to the drone camera MSFS vids and the landing challenges.

[@YouTuber-dd8pv]

I work in the tower here at DCA -- fun to see this on the sim side with ATC.

[@JeremyEllwood]

11:24 - I fuckin' lost it "This is a bold move, Cotton."

[@TacticalSanta711]

As someone who went spotting at Gravelley Point (right below runway 3) it’s still impressive how all pilots manage to take the hard turn and align with the runway in a short period of time. Props to the realism too

[@alexhndr]

The top dogs among the VATSIM community, right here. Both on the ATC side and Pilots side

[@loquat3287]

what a christmas present: afp95 video before the end

[@JeremyEllwood]

Reminds me of when I flew my Piper Warrior across Lake Michigan and entered O'Hare airspace. There were aircraft, a lot bigger than I was, all over the place.

[@MaineAviationCessna]

Honestly could watch you just plane spot for hours! Gold!!!

[@grr619]

That was quality, front to back. The ATC was on-point! And those landings were the cream on that whole thing. Great video, and great work to all involved.

[@MrJohndoakes]

12:16 I would have loved to see somebody try to re-enact Ted Striker's horrendous landing in "Airplane!" in this session.

[@YTshashmeera]

That landing was so good even the control column was vibrating with excitement!!

[@JaneXemylixa]

Throbbing -sorry-

[@ifirekirby7498]

You’re finally using PMDG/payware!!! Let’s GO!

[@JakeAvatar1]

Man, absolute professional job by ATC. FAA should just hire them.

[@spenerosa]

Okay, I've watched a lot of your videos, but this one takes the cake and is the best one yet. Everything from ATC sequencing of all aircraft to your excellent pilot skills. Thank you for making these videos for enthusiasts like myself and many others. I am a huge fan of your work!!! Great job, brother!!

[@troymackaway8986]

Amazing piloting and top notch ATC

[@evil1st]

This was probably the most realistic experience for a popular commercial airport on MFS. I pass by the DFW airport a few times a year and every time its flooded just like this video.

[@Chezburger8]

Ending bringing me back to the FSXCC days

[@normanbyrne9868]

This is why I fly on flightsim. I enjoy flying into the busier airports and watching traffic landing as you did.

[@dalemetz]

Always impressed by your videos. This was a winner. Your radio work is impeccable, even in an American dialect!

[@mikeipecac]

My Uncle captained for Eastern and used to tell me he hated the Washington National approach and having to hug the Potomac. Now I kinda see why. Incredible video!

[@AaronAMitchell]

Amazing job to those guys in the VTC. They made it look real easy squenencing those planes for landing.

[@DB-zp9un]

that was some amazing vectoring and atc....

[@merrynesther]

i would LOVE to see a video of you just grading vatsim landings tbh. the short segment in the end was really fun to watch!

[@michelinman8592]

That was a considerable amount of traffic for DCA! Still blows my mind just how busy Potomac airspace is both virtually and in reality. Excellent job by all. And did I truly hear a Northwest call sign at some point in the sequencing? That warms my heart; Detroit Metro (DTW) is my hometown airport, and was one of Northwest's hubs before Delta bought them.

[@tboneisgaming]

That looks like a difficult approach. Superb job by the VATSIM controllers. I'm a C1 controller in the UK. Even so it's incredible people study so hard to do it.

[@wvziccardi]

Well that was something! Great video as always

[@Surkai25]

Those ATC were on point at DC!!! Also really liked the landing spectating. Hope you do more of those during busy sessions!

[@ViperDriver22]

Love these night flights where we can see other aircraft in the sky, the beautiful city lights, and other airport runway lights. Keep'm coming.

[@jessejohn7406]

The nostalgia from the spotting at the end❤❤

[@Redman147]

Wowzer the ATC was on point and made for an amazing visual for this night traffic.

[@springbok2354]

I must say I really do like the commentary whilst vatsim plane spotting… you make into a sports event. 😂😂😭😭 Please do more

[@zacharygrouwinkel1534]

7:58 amazing you got into a dogfight during the touchdown.

[@PaulsDMVRailroadsandAviation]

Love seeing my local airport in simulators!

[@jamesbullard5226]

I just recived your merch and it is comfortable as hell

[@danielpena-un8vl]

this is why i love vatsim.... lots of smart skill people working together.

[@Bishdab]

ATC was killing it

[@F14TomCat1231]

Get that ATC section all the beer. Bravo guys. Bravo.

[@GhostOfLorelei]

Watching volunteer ATC being absolute hero's is mesmerizing.

[@Koalateatimes]

Definitely one of my favorite approaches in the game that I have seen flown by other sim pilots. nice job

[@ClimbAndMaintain_38000FT]

You love to see the professionalism on these servers! Simply Beautiful!

[@Hi_Im_Swat]

Merry Christmas, AFP69

[@StankMau]

Wow that was absolutely bonkers!! I was on the edge of my seat for the last 5 minutes of the landing sequence! Especially with the stall warning during final approval and then more stall warnings during landing!!!! Phew 😅😮‍💨😅 great work by pilots and all ATC involved!

[@gmora6343]

Dude stall landing the 737 just like landing a cessna 150 😂

[@user-xz9hu4rd2v]

My nights about 10-15 times a month for 25 years. Fedex arrivals into Memphis are busier than this simulation.

[@AvGeekb777]

I think you should do an episode in which you will only be rating takeoffs and landings. I enjoyed landings very much

[@dan_skoda_]

I could watch the spotting all day 😍

[@CeciliaKristy_IT]

That is the busiest airspace I've ever seen in this channel (except the steam), good thing you were not declaring emergency due to the tailstrike at the beginining😂

[@ME98878]

True for DCA IRL... crazy busy airport!

[@strangemachines_]

Enthralling video. And the spotting session at the end was amazing, looks like real life this game. Very nice, can’t wait for the next one.

[@Pepper_126]

Whenever u post, I get so excited!

[@Aran2323]

Thought the Washington Monument was the runway for a moment. That would've been awkward...

[@rollingtroll]

That was an amazing video! Also, those landings are worth a 20 minute video of their own :D.

[@TonySki]

Reminds me of what I've seen In real life with the planes flying over to land at DTW years ago. Outside and it's just a constant stream of planes crossing above for nearly a half hour.

[@brendankosty9620]

This really makes you appreciate what gets done in real life! Truly amazing!

[@fernandosalas8589]

Love the realistic ATC all the way to ground.

[@killedattheloadingscreen5508]

WOW, now that's some amazing ATC work! Always love to watch your flights, thanks for the awesome spectating at the end as well. One great landing after another.